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RECYCLED PET MICROFIBRE FOR INTERNAL COVERINGS FOR THE CAR SECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION NABUK LINE Programme operator EPD International AB EPD registration number S-P-00788 Registration Date 2017-01-12 Valid until 2025-01-13 Version date and number 2021-10-11, v. 2.1 PCR PCR 2011:06, v. 3.0 Geographical scope Global Programme An EPD should provide current information, and may be updated if conditions change. The stated validity is therefore subject to the continued registration and publication at www.environdec.com. This EPD is compliant with ISO 14025 The International EPD ® System www.environdec.com

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RECYCLED PET MICROFIBRE FOR INTERNAL COVERINGS FOR THE CAR SECTOR

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION

NABUK LINE

Programme operator EPD International AB

EPD registration number S-P-00788

Registration Date 2017-01-12

Valid until 2025-01-13

Version date and number 2021-10-11, v. 2.1

PCR PCR 2011:06, v. 3.0

Geographical scope Global

Programme

An EPD should provide current information, and may be updated if conditions change.

The stated validity is therefore subject to the continued registration and publication at www.environdec.com.

This EPD is compliant with ISO 14025

The International EPD® System www.environdec.com

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Miko’s headquarters are in Gorizia, via Ressel 3. The whole process takes place at this exclusive site in Italy: transformation, dyeing and finishing of the raw support supplied by the Japanese partner Asahi Kasei, to obtain a product that meets the requirements of customers and the sector. The company is mainly active in the following geographical areas: Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia.

The production of Dinamica® for the automotive sector has been continuously expanding since 2010 and currently accounts for 90% of Miko’s production. Following significant revenue increases, the Sage Group and Asahi Kasei have adopted important commercial and production strategies based on new car programs.

1. Company and product description1.1 THE GROUPMiko S.r.l. was established in 1997 in Gorizia as a producer of non-woven microfibres for the furniture sector. Miko’s core business is the production of Dinamica® by Miko, a microfibre partially obtained from recycled polyester, produced using an innovative water-based process without the use of organic solvents. Through the years, Miko has broadened its product range to respond to the demands of other areas of application including the automotive sector. Today, internal car coverings constitute the main sector of use for Dinamica®.

In 2015, Miko was acquired by Sage Automotive Interior, one of the world’s leading providers of automotive bodycloth with headquarters in South Carolina (U.S.) and in 2018 the Sage Group including Miko was purchased by the Japanese Asahi Kasei, the producer of the raw material of Dinamica®.

1.2 THE PRODUCTION SITES

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In this context, the strategic objectives pursued by Miko are:

• to communicate the environmental data of its products through EPD®

certifications;

• to monitor the environmental impacts associated with the life cycle of productsthrough LCA;

• to improve the environmental performance of products through eco-design, insynergy with the objectives of the environmental policy;

• to activate partnerships with its customers and suppliers in order to obtaininformation about the environmental performance of products during the various stages of the supply chain, and to evaluate opportunities for improvement;

• to provide guidance to stakeholders through specific initiatives, to raise external awareness and communication activities, and to train the employees on themost important environmental issues.

WASTE

recycling processrecycling process

insultaion sheets filler production

greige nonwovenmanufacturing

Dinamica production

actual processin progress

use phaseuse phase

end-of-life Dinamica

1.3 ENVIRONMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY

EnvironmentOver the years, Miko has demonstrated its constant and active commitment to preventing and minimizing the impacts of its processes and products on the environment, a commitment to which the adopted Environmental Policy bears witness. Since its establishment in 1997, Miko applies the principles of the Circular Economy with the main objective of limiting the use of virgin raw materials in favor of secondary raw materials (rif. fig. 1.1). In the case of Dinamica® it is possible to speak of real upcycling because the waste of polyester becomes a raw material of higher value compared to previous life. Dinamica® is in fact applied to products for the luxury, design and hi-tech segments. Plastic is too valuable to be disposed as waste: to ensure circularity throughout the life cycle of the microfibre, Miko is advancing some proposals to recycle Dinamica® at the end of its life transforming it into also for the automotive sector, such as panels for thermal and acoustic insulation. These proposals have already been shared with some major European car manufacturers and fit into Miko’s future environmental sustainability development programs.

Miko considers respect for the environment and sustainable development as strategic factors in the exercise and development of its activities and decisive for consolidating its leadership in the market. For these reasons, the organization has adopted a Life Cycle Thinking approach and credible communication of the environmental performance of its products.

With the aim of making systematic the method applied for the EPD® certification of the Dinamica® Auto line (EPD No. SP-00351) to all the company’s products, Miko laid the foundations of a project completed in 2013 with the certification of the EPD® Process.

This certification gives Miko the possibility to internally handle the management of EPD® data involved in the verification procedure by itself and issue new EPDs for registration. This will lead to eco-design: products designed to increase the enivronmental performances of Dinamica®.

Fig. 1.1 Miko and Circular Economy

pre&post consumer polyester

actual processin progress

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Miko’s attention to environmental issues is also evidenced by the certification of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard, which allows to systematically monitor the impacts due to the activities carried out by the various production phases and which guarantees regulatory compliance of the organization. Miko’s production processes are certified by ISO 9001 and ISO / TS 16949, which certifies the compliance of its business processes with the most advanced quality management system in the automotive industry. Starting from February 2018, Miko has obtained the IATF 16949: 2016 certification which replaces the old ISO / TS 16949 specification.

Starting from February 2018, Miko has obtained the IATF 16949:2016 certification which replaces the old ISO / TS 16949 specification.

With the scope to improve its environmental performance, in recent years Miko has developed important projects that have contributed to optimizing production cycles leading to a significant reduction in energy consumption, water and chemical products used in the various stages of production. Furthermore, since 2014, Miko has reduced the consumption of process water by adopting an internal recirculation system of the part of water used for the washing phase.

In 2017, R&D activities focused on some specific activities applied to internal processes and in particular:

• the optimization of dyeing cycles with a consequent reduction in the consumption ofwater for the washing of Dinamica® and of chemical products for dyeing

• the use of raw material with 70% and 90% of black fiber in order to reduce the amountof colorants used in dark-based recipes

In addition, Miko covers part of its energy needs through renewable energy from the 1 MW photovoltaic plant located in the roof of the production plant, further evidence of its commitment to the application of the fundamentals of the Circular Economy.

Responsibility

On July 26th 2013, the Board of Directors of Miko S.r.l. formally adopted the Organization and Management Model (Modello di Organizzazione e Gestione), pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/01 (Liability of legal persons), together with the relevant Code of Ethics and Conduct both under review from 2017 in order to adapt to current regulatory changes. This fundamental document is geared to ensure fairness and transparency in the conduct of business and corporate activities, to protect its position and image, as well as the expectations of its stakeholders.

In 2014, Miko obtained the authorization for emissions into the atmosphere, discharge of industrial wastewater and compliance with the forecast of the future acoustic zoning of the industrial zone with a validity of 15 years. During the same year, the organization implemented an accident prevention and protection system - emergency management - technically updating its staff and experimenting with specific risk scenarios.

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1.4 THE PRODUCTDinamica® by Miko is the made-in-Italy microfibre which is produced in part by using recycled polyester (the recycled content varies according to the product line and application) without the use of organic solvents* but using a water-based process.

The manufacturing process used by Dinamica® makes it possible to extract fewer virgin raw materials since it uses a part of recycled fibres of waste products which would otherwise be sent to landfill sites or incinerated, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts associated with these processes.

Under the microscope, Dinamica® is composed of three layers: face, inner scrim and backing.

Submerged in a water solution, the inner scrim attracts small polyester fibres, which are suspended in the liquid, to both surfaces; these are compacted using a water-based needle punching process.

The microfibre is then immersed in a water polyurethane bath, which, in contrast to normal production cycles, does not contain the solvents that are harmful to health and the environment. This process compacts the fibres, making them elastic and resistant. During the dyeing and finishing stage, the production cycles are optimised and monitored managing the energy consumption at best and minimising the waste of chemical products and water which is then drained through our purifier and partially re-used.

In 2019, Dinamica® received the “PETA-approved Vegan” certification, attributed by PETA to companies that undertake not to use raw materials of animal origin in the making of their products.

For the automotive sector, Dinamica® Nabuk Plus was developed in 2010 with the scope to satisfy some specific aesthetics requests but Miko’s research wanted to go further. The company is in fact working on the development of Dinamica® Nabuk Pure, a new product for the car in which even the inner scrim comes from recycled fibers. This product, which guarantees higher environmental performances, has already aroused the interest of some car manufacturers, especially for the electric car segment where there is a continuous search for components and accessories that limit the use of virgin raw materials.

*For example, DMF and trichloroethylene that can be used to manufacture synthetic materials.

In terms of technical performance, Dinamica® Nabuk Plus and Dinamica® Nabuk Pure have the same nominal values, but the results concerning the CO2 emissions are better, due to the percentage difference in recycled polyester content.

The technical characteristics of Dinamica® Nabuk Plus and Dinamica® Nabuk Pure are given at page 8 (tab.1.1).

RECYCLED POLYESTER

VIRGIN POLYESTER

POLYURETHANE

DINAMICA NABUK PLUS

DINAMICA NABUK PURE

10%19% 71%

46% 10%44%

0 100%

Fig. 1.2 Dinamica® Nabuk Plus and Nabuk Pure PET composition

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MIKO

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Fig. 1.3 Dinamica® Auto production process from Asahi Kasei to Miko.

1. Polyester Recycling2. Spinning and Cutting

3. Web forming4. Water needling

8. Dyeing 9. Dipping impregnationwith FR chemicals

10. Distribution

5. Buffing6. Water basedpolyurethane impregnation

7. Buffing

Water treatment plant

Photovoltaic plant

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DINAMICA® PRODUCT

TYPE OF TEST TEST METHOD UNIT Nabuk Plus - Nabuk Pure

Weight ISO 12127 g/m2 350 +/- 40

Thickness ISO 5084 mm 1,05 +/- 0,12

Usable width UNI EN 1773 mm ≥ 1420

Tensile strength ISO 13934/1 N ≥ 600

Tensile strength (after aging in water) ISO 13934/1 % ≥ 70

Tensile strength (after light exposure) ISO 13934/1 % ≥ 70

Elongation structure (static at 125N) PV 3909 % L 9 +/- 3T 12 +/- 3

Elongation structure (permanent at 125N) PV 3909 % ≤ 3

Abrasion resistance (Martindale method) ISO 12947-1(35000 cycles, 12Kpa)

Grey scaleISO 105-A02/A03

Change in color ≥ 3Stain cloth ≥ 3/4

Pilling ≥ 3

Abrasion resistance after high temperature (Martindale method)

ISO 12947-1(10000 cycles, 12Kpa)

Grey scaleISO 105-A02/A03

Change in color ≥ 3

Color fastness to Light PV 1303 (3 cycles)Grey scale

ISO 105-A02≥ 3

Color fastness to Water TL 52310 : 2014-05 Grey scale Stain ≥ 4/5

Color fastness to Rubbing ISO 105-X12Grey scale

ISO 105-A03

Dry ≥ 4Wet ≥ 3/4

Alcaline ≥ 3/4Acid ≥ 3/4

Water vapour permeability DIN EN ISO 14268 Mg/cm2h ≥ 3

Air permeability DIN EN ISO 9237 l/min/dm2 ≥ 30

Seam resistance DIN ENE ISO 13935/1 N ≥ 400

Tear propagation strength ISO 13937/2 N ≥ 25

Tab. 1.1 Technical characteristics of Dinamica® Nabuk Line

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DINAMICA® PRODUCT

TYPE OF TEST TEST METHOD UNIT Nabuk Plus - Nabuk Pure

Resistance to cleaning agent TL 52310 : 2014-05 Visual evaluation No ring formation orcolor change

Soiling and cleaning with Empa 104 TL 52310 : 2014-05 Grey scaleISO 105-A02

≥ 4

Flammability TL 1010 Speed (mm/min.) < 100 mm/min

Emission behavior ISO 13934/1 N ≥ 600

Tensile strength (after aging in water) ISO 13934/1 % ≥ 70

Tensile strength (after light exposure) ISO 13934/1 % ≥ 70

Elongation structure (static at 125N) PV 3909 % L 9 +/- 3T 12 +/- 3

Elongation structure (permanent at 125N) Requirements in according to VW 501 80

Tab. 1.1 Technical characteristics of Dinamica® Nabuk Line

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19% recycled polyester, 71% virgin polyester and 10% polyurethane.

44% recycled polyester, 46% virgin polyester and 10% polyurethane.

Dinamica Nabuk Pure has a higher percentage of recycled polyester due to its inner scrim made of recycled polyester.

1.5 PRODUCT COMPOSITION

PLASTIC BOTTLES (PET) UNIFORMS CLOTHING POST PRODUCTION WASTE

Dinamica® Nabuk Plus

Dinamica® Nabuk Pure

The recycled polyester comes from:

1.6 INFORMATION ON THE PHASES OF USE AND END-OF-LIFE MANAGEMENT

Dinamica® Nabuk Plus and Nabuk Pure are microfibre used to cover seats, backrests, headrests, and door panels. Thanks to its excellent performance, it is also suitable for bolster and armrest applications where the microfibre is subjected to a h igh level of abrasion. At the end of its life cycle, Dinamica® is disposed of in compliance with the directives concerning vehicles in the various countries of use and disposal. Miko is starting partnerships with some European car manufacturers interested in monitoring the life cycle of Dinamica® from cradle to grave. This study will allow us to understand the concrete impact of Dinamica® on the environment but will also offer food for thought on the end-of-life management of non-woven fabrics. Some initial tests have shown that Dinamica® can be recycled and fully transformed into semi-finished products such as thermal and sound insulation panels.

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The environmental performance of Dinamica® has been assessed using the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) analysis method, starting from the extraction of the raw materials up to the completion of the finished product.

The study was carried out in conformity with the ISO 14040 standards, following the Product Category Rules (PCR), approved by the technical committee of the International EPD System: PCR 2011:06 NONWOVENS FOR CLOTHING, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND UPHOLSTERY.

2.1 DECLARED UNITThe declared unit is represented by 1m2 of Dinamica® non-woven fabric with a weight of 350 g/m2 for Dinamica® Nabuk Plus and Nabuk Pure.

2. Evaluation of environmental performance

The Upstream Processes include:

• extraction and processing of the raw materials;

• production of inputs for the production of the raw non-woven fabric;

• production of chemicals for dyeing, finishing and water treatment;

• production of packaging for the non-woven fabric and the finished product;

• transport of waste for the production of recycled PET.

The Core Processes include:

• production of raw non-woven fabric;

• dyeing and finishing;

• treatment of process waters;

• transport of inputs for the production of raw non-woven fabric;

• transport of chemicals for dyeing, finishing and water treatment;

• transport of the raw non-woven fabric;

Transport and treatment of waste produced in the various phases.

2.2 SYSTEM BOUNDARIESThe system boundaries, presented in Figure 2.1, include the Upstream Processes and the Core Processes of the non-woven Dinamica® fabric. The definition of the system boundaries complies with the rules laid down in the referenced PCR document.

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Fig. 2.1 – System boundaries

The treatments of the process waters and production waste are included in the system boundaries. Moreover, the R&D activities (electricity consumption, chemicals, etc.) are included in the system boundaries.

Due to the lack of reliable data, Use phase and End-of-life treatment are excluded from the system boundaries.

2.3 CUT-OFF RULESData for elementary flows to and from the product system contributing to a minimum of 99% of the declared environmental impacts have been included.

2.4 DATA QUALITY The data quality requirements considered in the study are those laid down in the referenced PCR document. In line with these rules, specific data taken directly from the production sites for the year 2018 were used, as well as secondary data taken from the ecoinvent v.3.5 database.

SYSTEM BOUNDARIES

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WASTE RECYCLINGPROCESSES

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PRODUCTION OFRAW NONWOVEN

EXTRACTION ANDPROCESSING OFRAW MATERIALS

PRODUCTION OFSEMI-PRODUCTSCHEMICALS PACKAGING

DYEING ANDFINISHING OFTHE NONWOVEN

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RAW NON-WOVEN FABRIC TRANSPORT

DYEING AND FINISHING

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Extraction and processing of the raw materials, the production of all input materials for the raw non-woven, the dyeing, and finishing as well as for the production of packaging.

UPSTREAM PROCESSES

Core Processes carried out by Asahi Kasei (Japan) include all the operations for the production of raw non-woven fabric.

Transport of the raw non-woven fabric.

Core Processes carried out by Miko include all the operations for dyeing and finishing of the raw non-woven fabric which lead to Dinamica® final products.

CORE PROCESSES

RAW NON-WOVEN FABRIC PRODUCTION

RAW MATERIAL PRODUCTION

PACKAGING PRODUCTION

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Here below are the environmental profiles of Dinamica® Nabuk and Nabuk Pure.The data concern the production of 1 m2 of non-woven fabric, divided into Upstream Processes and Core Processes. In the tables totals may not match because of rounded data.

2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE OF THE PRODUCT

PARAMETER UNITUPSTREAM CORE

TOTALraw materials

productionpackaging

productionraw non-

woven fabricraw non-woven fabric transport

dyeing andfinishing

Global warming potential (GWP)

Fossil kg CO2 eq. 1,69 0,10 2,26 0,07 1,51 5,64

Biogenic kg CO2 eq. 6,1E-03 9,4E-04 1,7E-03 3,8E-05 1,5E-01 1,6E-01

Land use and land transformation kg CO2 eq. 1,3E-03 5,8E-04 4,0E-04 4,0E-05 1,9E-04 2,5E-03

TOTAL kg CO2 eq. 1,70 0,10 2,26 0,08 1,66 5,80

Acidification potential (AP) kg SO2 eq. 7,9E-03 5,2E-04 1,0E-02 1,6E-03 4,7E-03 2,5E-02

Eutrophication potential (EP) kg PO43-

eq. 2,4E-03 3,1E-04 2,4E-03 1,7E-04 2,5E-03 7,8E-03

Formation potential of tropospheric ozone (POCP) kg NMVOC eq. 5,0E-03 4,6E-04 6,0E-03 1,1E-03 2,8E-03 1,5E-02

Abiotic depletion potential – Elements kg Sb eq. 8,0E-06 8,6E-07 2,3E-06 1,7E-08 1,2E-06 1,2E-05

Abiotic depletion potential – Fossil fuels MJ, net calorific value 30,8 1,2 26,4 1,0 23,5 82,9

Water scarcity potential m3 eq. 1,3E+00 3,7E-02 -3,5E-02 6,8E-03 3,77 5,09

Environmental Impacts

Recycled material content per declared unit

2.5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

67g of recycled PET fibre are contained in 1m2 of Dinamica® Nabuk Plus, corresponding to approximately 19% of the total product weight.

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PARAMETER UNITUPSTREAM CORE

TOTALraw materials

productionpackaging

productionraw non-

woven fabricraw non-woven fabric transport

dyeing andfinishing

Primary energy resources

– Renewable

Use as energy carrier MJ, net calorific value 1,69 1,01 2,33 0,02 2,44 7,50

Used as raw materials MJ, net calorific value 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL MJ, net calorific value 1,69 1,01 2,33 0,02 2,44 7,50

Primary energy resources

– Non Renewable

Use as energy carrier MJ, net calorific value 30,0 1,5 31,0 1,1 27,3 90,8

Used as raw materials MJ, net calorific value 6,54 0 0 0 0 6,54

TOTAL MJ, net calorific value 36,5 1,5 31,0 1,1 27,3 97,4

Secondary material kg 0,07 0 0 0 0 0,07

Renewable secondary fuels MJ, net calorific value 0 0 0 0 0 0

Non-renewable secondary fuels MJ, net calorific value 0 0 0 0 0 0

Net use of fresh water m3 0,01 9,66E-04 0,42 1,12E-04 0,08 0,51

Use of resources

Waste production and output flows

Hazardous waste disposed kg 0 0 0

Non-hazardous waste disposed kg 0 0,14 0,14

Radioactive waste* disposed kg 6,3E-05 1,0E-04 1,7E-04

Components for reuse kg 0 0 0

Material for recycling kg 0 0,02 0,02

Materials for energy recovery kg 0 0,04 0,04

Exported energy, electricity MJ 0 0,13 0,13

Exported energy, thermal MJ 0 0 0

(*) related to the energy mix dataset used for the LCA modelling

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2.5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMACE DINAMICA® NABUK PURE

PARAMETER UNITUPSTREAM CORE

TOTALraw materials

productionpackaging

productionraw non-

woven fabricraw non-woven fabric transport

dyeing andfinishing

Global warming potential (GWP)

Fossil kg CO2 eq. 1,53 0,10 2,26 0,07 1,51 5,48

Biogenic kg CO2 eq. 5,9E-03 9,4E-04 1,7E-03 3,8E-05 1,5E-01 1,6E-01

Land use and land transformation kg CO2 eq. 1,2E-03 5,8E-04 3,9E-04 4,0E-05 1,9E-04 2,4E-03

TOTAL kg CO2 eq. 1,54 0,10 2,26 0,08 1,66 5,63

Acidification potential (AP) kg SO2 eq. 7,3E-03 5,2E-04 1,0E-02 1,6E-03 4,7E-03 2,4E-02

Eutrophication potential (EP) kg PO43-

eq. 2,2E-03 3,1E-04 2,4E-03 1,7E-04 2,5E-03 7,6E-03

Formation potential of tropospheric ozone (POCP) kg NMVOC eq. 4,5E-03 4,6E-04 6,0E-03 1,1E-03 2,8E-03 1,5E-02

Abiotic depletion potential – Elements kg Sb eq. 7,0E-06 8,6E-07 2,3E-06 1,7E-08 1,2E-06 1,1E-05

Abiotic depletion potential – Fossil fuels MJ, net calorific value 26,2 1,2 26,4 1,0 23,5 78,3

Water scarcity potential m3 eq. 1,2E+00 3,7E-02 -3,5E-02 6,8E-03 3,77 4,98

Environmental Impacts

Recycled material content per declared unit

156g of recycled PET fibre are contained in 1m2 of Dinamica® Nabuk Pure, corresponding to approximately 44% of the total product weight.

The greater percentage of recycled PET used in Dinamica® Nabuk Pure leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions of 3% compared to Dinamica® Nabuk Plus. This equals 170 g CO2 eq. less for each square metre of non-woven fabric produced.

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PARAMETER UNITUPSTREAM CORE

TOTALraw materials

productionpackaging

productionraw non-

woven fabricraw non-woven fabric transport

dyeing andfinishing

Primary energy resources

– Renewable

Use as energy carrier MJ, net calorific value 1,57 1,01 2,33 0,02 2,44 7,37

Used as raw materials MJ, net calorific value 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL MJ, net calorific value 1,57 1,01 2,33 0,02 2,44 7,37

Primary energy resources

– Non Renewable

Use as energy carrier MJ, net calorific value 26,9 1,5 30,9 1,1 27,3 87,7

Used as raw materials MJ, net calorific value 4,26 0 0 0 0 4,26

TOTAL MJ, net calorific value 31,2 1,5 30,9 1,1 27,3 92,0

Secondary material kg 0,16 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,16

Renewable secondary fuels MJ, net calorific value 0 0 0 0 0 0

Non-renewable secondary fuels MJ, net calorific value 0 0 0 0 0 0

Net use of fresh water m3 0,01 9,66E-04 0,42 1,12E-04 0,08 0,51

Use of resources

Waste production and output flows

Hazardous waste disposed Kg 0 0 0

Non-hazardous waste disposed Kg 0 0,14 0,14

Radioactive waste* disposed Kg 5,7E-05 1,0E-04 1,6E-04

Components for reuse Kg 0 0 0

Material for recycling Kg 0 0,02 0,02

Materials for energy recovery Kg 0 0,04 0,04

Exported energy, electricity MJ 0 0,13 0,13

Exported energy, thermal MJ 0 0 0

(*) related to the energy mix dataset used for the LCA modelling

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In line with its commitment in taking care of the environment, Miko has activated a new project of restoration and preservation of a national forest certified by FSC® to become Carbon Neutral by 2024. For Miko, the 100% compensation is carried out through reforestation and forest improvement interventions that guarantee the capture and conservation of the emissions produce in one year by the company, and generate positive and measurable social and environmental impacts. The project is called Bosco Sacile (located near Udine, Italy) and it is one of the last ancient forests that preserves the native species of the Friuli region, where Miko is located.

The following chart shows the trend of the Carbon Footprint data for Dinamica® Nabuk Plus. The scheme emphasizes the impact of the raw material production, raw non-woven fabric production (Asahi Kasei – Japan), raw non-woven fabric transport, Dyeing and finishing (Miko - Italy). The results refer to 1m² of microfibre. The trend of the Carbon Footprint shows that the management of the EPD® Process has enabled MIKO to achieve an effective improvement of its environmental performance. The trend of the carbon footprint shows a significant improvement of the indicator, mainly due to the change in the transport mode of the raw fabric from Japan, carried out exclusively by ship in 2018.

Extraction and processing of the raw materials, production of all input materials for the raw non-woven, dyeing, and finishing as well as for the production of packaging.

RAW MATERIALS PRODUCTION

RAW NON-WOVEN FABRIC PRODUCTION - ASHAI-KASEI

RAW NON-WOVEN FABRIC TRANSPORT

DYEING AND FINISHING - MIKO

Core processes carried out by Asahi Kasei in Japan which include all the operations for the production of raw non-woven fabric.

Transport of the raw non-woven fabric from Asahi Kasei plant (Japan) to Miko plant (Italy)

Core processes carried out by Miko which include all the operations for dyeing and finishing of the raw non-woven fabric which lead to Dinamica® final products.

3.1 COMMITMENT TO CARBON NEUTRALITY

3.2 TREND OF THE CARBON FOOTPRINT

3. Additional environmental information

1,66

0,08

EPD rev.1(2015 data)

EPD rev.2(2018 data)

2,37

1,80 2,26

2,04 3,95 2,18 10,14

5,80

Kg CO2 eq. per m2

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Product category rules (PCR): PCR 2011:06 nonwovens for clothing, protective clothing and upholstery, v. 3.0 CPC 27922

The review of the PCR document was conducted by: Technical Committee of the International EPD® System

Chair: Filippo Sessa [email protected]

PCR Moderator: Paolo Simon Ostan

Independent verification of the declaration and data, EPD Process Certification according to ISO 14025: EPD Verification

Third party verifier: SGS Italia S.p.A. via Caldera, 21 _ 20129 - Milano Tel. +39 02.73931 - Fax +39 02.70124630 - www.it.sgs.com

Accredited by: ACCREDIA, certificate n. 006H

CONTACTS

- Simon Ostan P., 2020. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) di un tessuto non tessuto in microfibra di PET Dinamica®

Auto, Dinamica® Nabuk Plus, Nabuk Pure, rev.1 January 2020

- PCR 2011:06, NONWOVENS FOR CLOTHING, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND UPHOLSTERY, version 3.0of 2018-10-19, www.environdec.com

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DIFFERENCES from EPD® rev. 2.0, January 2020 New company logos updates

Editorial changes paragraphs: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6

BIBLIOGRAPHY

4. General information

MIKO is a SAGE Company. For more information, please visit: www.sageai.com

Programme operator: The International EPD® System EPD International AB Box 210 60 SE-100 31 Stockholm - Sweden — www.environdec.com

EPD within the same product category, but form different programs may not be comparable

Miko s.r.l. has the sole ownership, liability and responsibility of the EPD

MIKO S.r.l.: via Ressel n.3 - Gorizia, Italia - Tel. +39 0481 523232 Fax. +39 0481 20668 www.dinamicamiko.com

Technical support: Dr. Paolo Simon Ostan, appointed LCA specialist for the Miko S.r.l. EPD® Process

For more information regarding this EPD®, please contact: Benedetta Terraneo, marketing manager MIKO S.r.l.

[email protected]